Perched in the hills for maximum Ozark-ogling (ideally from the rustic Adirondacks on the lawn), the Wyndham Branson at The Falls delivers the best of “both Bransons.” You’re minutes from the Titanic Museum, Hollywood Wax Museum and more – yet you feel miles from it all when you’re gazing out over the hillside or out boating on the lake. Keep it low-key with a swim in the outdoor pool, or climb aboard the free shuttle to Wyndham Mountain Vista for even more underwater fun. Resort guests have access to Mountain Vista’s indoor pool, two outdoor pools and even a children’s pool for the little ones. Back at The Falls, carve out an hour of you-time at the fitness center. With BBQs standing by, your dinner plan requires nothing more than your favorite burger seasoning salt and a few sides. Once the last burger is devoured, head back to your condo to see if there’s any ice cream left in the freezer (fingers crossed).

Studio condos sleep two guests and have kitchenettes, allowing you to prepare the basics. One-bedroom condos sleep four guests and have full kitchens. Save space in your suitcase by taking advantage of your in-suite washer/dryer, in all condos. Think of all the souvenirs you can bring home! Cable TVs with DVD players are perfect for family movie night. Pack movies from home, gather the family on the couch with a selection of snacks and get ready to be entertained. If you can’t resist the sound of summer’s last cicadas, hang out on your screened porch (in one-bedroom condos) and get your game plan together for tomorrow.

Theatre lovers will definitely want to visit the Branson Theatre District and check out the shows. There are more than one hundred at any given time, that’s more than Broadway. Get started on filling that extra space in your suitcase at Branson Landing. Brookstone features hard-to-find tools and problem-solving products. Little ones will love creating their own stuffed animal at Build-a-Bear or toy car at Ridemakerz. Children’s apparel can be found at The Children’s Place, and apparel for tweens is at Justice. The Five & Dime General Store features souvenirs. Don’t Forget About Me features gifts for your four-legged family member back home. Hungry? Dine at Joe’s Crab Shack, Pie Five Pizza Co., or Famous Dave’s BBQ. Silver Dollar City is a family theme park that has over forty rides, perfect for a day of family fun. Little ones will love the Firehouse Play Place obstacle course and the Fireman’s Flyer low-flying swings.